A nurse has an adequate understanding of the barriers to cultural competence when making which of the following statements?
a. "Barriers to cultural competence no longer exist in today's society.".
b. "The barriers to cultural competence can-not be broken down.".
c. "Provider barriers include having know-ledge about a custom's culture regarding health care.".
d. "Systems barriers exist when an agency's structure and policies are not designed to support cultural diversity.".
D
Barriers to cultural competence exist in today's society and can be broken down with the help of health care providers. Provider barriers include having a lack of knowledge about a custom's culture regarding health care. Systems barriers exist when an agency's structure and policies are not designed to support cultural diversity.
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